With so many Southern acts seizing upon neo-traditional folk as their indie calling card, it's a relief to know that a handful of bands outside of the Bible Belt are still managing to take the niche genre to new depths. Among them is Providence quartet The Low Anthem, who balance languid Appalachian pastorals—even resurrecting a vintage WWI-era pump organ and crotales to round out their antique sound—against gruff boot stompers, not unlike Rhode Island peers Deer Tick. Opposite them are Portland-based headliners Blind Pilot, who allow for more pop-friendly angles to their placid acoustics, a trait that's earned the duo high-profile tour spots and a summer festival circuit. Both are out behind recent debuts, and though the latter seems to be enjoying a hefty share of newbie spotlight, The Low Anthem have proven to have sturdier laurels to rest on thus far.
Thu., Nov. 5, 9 p.m., 2009
Thu., Nov. 5, 9 p.m., 2009
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